Federal Government Pre-Budget Consultations

Ottawa, June 19, 2024 -

Today, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance is inviting Canadians to participate in its annual pre-budget consultations process. The committee will table a report on these consultations in the House of Commons with recommendations to be considered by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance in the development of the 2025 federal budget.

“Each year, Canadians are invited to contribute their views to the committee on their priorities for the next federal budget. Once again, we're eager to hear from Canadians, who provide invaluable insight into this committee's recommendations to the government,” said Mr. Peter Fonseca, M.P., Chair of the House Finance Committee.

The deadline for submitting written briefs through the committee’s website is no later than Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Written briefs must be no longer than 2,000 words and should adhere to the following template. All text contained in the written brief, including – but not limited to – graphs, quotes, images and footnotes will count towards the limit of 2,000 words. Only one written brief per organization or individual will be accepted. Written briefs that do not meet these requirements may not be considered by the committee. Following translation, the written briefs will be posted on the committee’s website. All those who submit a written brief will be considered as having made a request to appear.